Multimedia Production Program Specialist 1

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

Duties Description

• Producing informational videos for public use
• Maintaining the Department’s video library on YouTube and embedding video content on the Department’s public website
• Creating interactive multimedia content for internal and external web end users
• Producing content for social media
• Engaging with subject matter stakeholders to determine creative needs based on department goals, production output, and the intended audience
• Researching hardware and software solutions to achieve desired results
• Proposing resolutions to issues on existing multimedia projects
• Testing of web-based applications or program changes to improve usability
• Editing video using software packages including Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe After Effects
• Operating photo/video camera equipment including related lighting, sound, and editing software and hardware
• Producing professional quality videos in a variety of onsite and offsite field settings
• Executing postproduction video editing for use on the web and other devices like multimedia kiosks
• Developing productions including script writing; identifying visual design elements, colors, and tone; selecting appropriate shooting locations; scheduling talent; collecting, storing, and maintaining appropriate release forms completed by talent; setting up video shoot locations with appropriate lighting, secondary microphones, equipment, backdrops, etc.; directing videos; editing the produced videos; adding effects and/or graphic elements; and formatting the content for different platforms
• Redesigning and recutting videos using different aspect ratios for airing on alternate platforms
• Recording and mixing audio
• Serving as a resource for other staff by communicating concepts and providing technical information on the status of projects
• Producing informational and instructional videos for internal staff training
• Creating procedures and conducting training for multimedia products
• Maintaining electronic filing system of projects in all statuses for tracking purposes, ensuring timely processing, and completion
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously and determining priorities to self-manage workflow and ensure production requirements and deadlines are met
• Exhibiting proficiency in the creation of infographics
• Producing and managing technology for live-stream webinars, including selection and presentation of audience questions.
• On-air hosting and interview skills
• Ensuring compliance with NYS Branding Guidelines
• Travelling, flexibility in scheduling
• Adhering to the Department’s time and attendance rules and regulations.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

The ability to fill this position is subject to DOB guidelines for processing personnel transactions. Note: a budget waiver is not required to fill positions via transfer to lateral or downward level positions within the same department or to change line items within the same funding source.

The Selected Candidate Must Be Eligible For Appointment In Accordance With The Provisions Of The Civil Service Law, Rules, And Regulations. If Mandatory Rehiring Lists Exist For This Title, Appointments Other Than Reassignment Must Be Made From These Lists. If There Are No Acceptors To These Lists, Appointments May Be Made Using The Following

• New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)
• Employees who are currently serving in the same title are eligible for reassignment without change in title or status.
• Candidates reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title and location.
• Employees eligible for transfer.
  
  

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS):

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications

Six years of experience producing multimedia communication projects using elements of audiovisual production, or graphic design for web, or graphic design for print;

OR

A bachelor's degree in video and/or TV and/or film production, web interface design, graphic design, communications design, or a closely related field AND two years of experience as listed above.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience producing videos for public use
• Experience creating interactive multimedia content
• Experience in video editing
  
  

Additional Comments

Telecommuting may be approved after completion of a probationary period.

Travel above 10% may be required for special assignments as needed.

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It’s the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).